Tag Archive for Palestinian violence

| February 24, 2013
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Arabs report 9 people wounded in clashes with Jewish residents near a Palestinian village

A 30 year-old Palestinian prisoner dies of a heart attack in Megiddo jail while another Palestinian reportedly hospitalized because of gunshot wound.

By Gili Cohen , and

 

Violent clashes erupted on Saturday near the West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, between villagers and Jewish settlers from nearby Jewish outpost. IDF forces arrived on the scene and employed crowd-control measures.

Qusra - AFP

A Palestinian protestor (R) clashes with an Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Qusra near Nablus on February 23, 2013.- Photo: AFP

The Palestinians reported nine people wounded, among them seven from rubber bullets. Continue Reading »

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| January 27, 2013
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Arabs Stone Kindergarten, Arabs shoot into Bus

Sunday saw a number of incidents in which inciting Arabs rioted, threw rocks at kindergarten children and shot at Israelis traveling in a bus.

By David Lev

 

Arab terrorists fired on a bus traveling in the Binyamin region Sunday evening. There were no injuries reported.

The attacked bus

The attacked bus – Photo courtesy: Israel Police

The number 172 bus, traveling from Jerusalem to the town of Anatot, was fired at as it passed near the Arab town of Hizme, north of Jerusalem. The bus was damaged, with several of the bullets piercing the bullet-proof windows.

Police closed the road immediately after the shooting was reported, and began a search for the culprits. Continue Reading »

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| January 24, 2013
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2012: No Israelis Killed in Terror Attacks in Judea & Samaria

For the 1st time since the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, no Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks in Judea & Samaria during 2012

By David Lev

 

For the first time since the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, no Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria during 2012. The information was published Thursday in a special report by the Shabak.

Soldiers patrol Jordanian border

Soldiers patrol Jordanian border
Israel news photo: IDF spokesmen

Ten people were killed in terror attacks in the rest of Israel, the report said – a marked reduction from the 22 who were killed in attacks in 2011. Continue Reading »

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| January 23, 2013
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Palestinians report: IDF kills woman during riot

Palestinian sources say 21 year-old female student shot in the head near Hebron; IDF says fire was used as part of crowd-control measures following riot.

Ynet

 

Palestinian sources in the West Bank reported Wednesday that a 21-year-old woman was shot and killed by IDF forces operating near Highway 60, which runs between Hebron and Gush Etzion.

Scene of the riots

According to the IDF, troops operating in the area had no choice but to use live fire to disperse a riot that saw dozens of Palestinian hurl Molotov cocktails and stones at the forces.

The Palestinians said that two other people were shot as well, suffering mild injuries. Continue Reading »

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| January 15, 2013
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Arab shot near Gaza border; IDF denies any involvement

Palestinian officials accuse IDF soldiers of shooting the man near the border. The Gazan, taken for treatment later dies of head injury at Shifa hospital.

 

By REUTERS

Palestinian medical officials accused Israeli soldiers of killing a farmer in the Gaza Strip on Monday, but a military spokeswoman denied any Israeli involvement.

IDF vehicle patrols along Gaza border fence - Photo REUTERSMustafa Abu Jarad was shot in the head in the town of Beit Lahiya on the border with Israel, said Gaza’s health ministry, run by the territory’s Islamist Hamas rulers.

The 21-year-old was taken to Shifa hospital but died later, said doctors.

An IDF spokeswoman said officials had checked “and apparently the incident is not related to the Israeli army.”

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| January 10, 2013
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1st Sign of Anarchy: Fatah Gunmen Form New Opposition Organization

In response to PA’s weapons confiscation drive, renegade Palestinians in Balata refugee camp announce establishment of ‘army of free fighters’ 

By Elior Levy

 

A group of Fatah gunmen from the Balata refugee in Nablus camp have announced the establishment of “the army of free fighters” on Wednesday.

החמושים במחנה בלאטה

Gunmen in Balata refugee camp

The group members celebrated the occasion by holding a march at the camp during which they fired in the air.

Palestinian security forces have been engaged in a large-scale mission to confiscate illegal weapons in the Jenin and Balata refugee camps in recent months.

The raids often involved fire exchanges with the gunmen, some of whom are former members of Fatah’s military wing the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. Continue Reading »

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| January 6, 2013
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Has the 3rd intifada already begun?

A Senior IDF officer, the Ezion sector commander makes grim prediction about Palestinian protests in the West Bank, but adds the IDF is always prepared to battle terror.

Itamar Fleishman

 

The defense establishment has been careful not to overstate the significance of the recent – growing – wave of unrest sweeping the West Bank, but according to IDF Ezion Sector Commander Colonel Yaniv Alaluf, the third intifada has already begun.

Colonel Yaniv Alaluf – Photo: Effi Sharir

“We’re no longer on the verge of a third intifada – it’s already here. We anticipate many more (clashes) from now on,” he said. Continue Reading »

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| January 1, 2013
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Elite IDF counter-terrorism force ‘busted’ in undercover operation

Palestinians reported an undercover IDF squad operating in Tamoun, near Jenin, was identified.

Riots erupt on site, soldiers injured.

Elior Levy, AP

 

Riots in Tamoun – Photos: AP

Raid gone wrong: Palestinian sources in the West Bank reported Tuesday that riots broke out in the West Bank village of Tamoun, near Jenin, after an undercover IDF unit operating in the area was exposed.

Three soldiers sustained mild injuries and were evacuated to a nearby hospital.

The Palestinians said that the troops were disguised as vegetable vendors and and sought to seize members of a militant group.

 

זירת עימות בטמון (צילום: AP)

Riots in Tamoun – Photos: AP

The force was apparently part of the Mistaarvim (“Arabized”) Unit – an elite counter-terrorism force whose members serve in various IDF divisions. Continue Reading »

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| December 9, 2012
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Israeli P.M.: Hamas has no intention of compromising with Israel

Netanyahu echoes Peres in saying Khaled Mashaal’s speech in Gaza demonstrates again  the Islamist movement’s true colors as a terror group that advocates killing.

Israeli leaders slam Abbas for failing to condemn terror group’s calls to destroy Israel.

By JPOST.COM STAFF


 

Hamas has no intention of compromising with Israel, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting. Echoing comments made by President Shimon Peres earlier in the day, Netanyahu said Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal’s comments in Gaza over the weekend exposed “our enemies’ true face” once again.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu - Photo: Pool/Haim Zach

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu – Photo: Pool/Haim Zach

“They have no intention of compromising with us; they want to destroy the state.

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| December 9, 2012
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Palestinians and What The UN Bought

There has been no mention of peace process or coexistence with Israel. The belligerent and defiant tone of Fatah officials sent the message that the Palestinians are now headed toward confrontation with Israel — not peace.

by Khaled Abu Toameh

Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders say they are already preparing for the next war with Israel. They say that their groups still have many rockets that will be used against Israel in the future.

As one Hamas official put it, “In the next war with Israel, Israelis will be forced to flee not only their homes, but the whole country.”

Fatah is also preparing for a possible confrontation with Israel, both on the ground and in the international arena. Continue Reading »

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| October 6, 2012
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Arabs Attack & Stone Israeli Policemen on Temple Mount

Friday prayers end with hundreds of Arab youths throwing rocks at security forces; no one injured.

By Noam (Dabul) Dvir

 

Several hundred Arab worshipers stoned police forces near the Mughrabi Gate, at the entrance to Temple Mount, following the end of Friday prayers.

Arab violence – Photo: AFP

Police and Border Guard officers used crowd-control measures to disperse the crowd. No injuries were reported. The police are canvassing the area for the incident’s instigators.

The police said visits to Temple Mount were undisturbed by the incident.

Friday’s stoning followed a similar event that took place on Thursday.

Police forces arrested three right-wing activists who were trying to enter Temple Mount after the compound was closed for the day. Continue Reading »

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| August 2, 2012
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Arab Protest in Bethlehem Denounce Uncurtailed Violence Against Women

Dozens of women & rights activists in Bethlehem demanded stricter laws to stop the violence against women.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

Dozens of women and rights activists in Bethlehem demanded stricter laws to end violence against women.

The crowd demonstrated at the site where a 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death before witnesses in broad daylight just two days earlier by her estranged husband.

Women chanted demands that the government punish those who attack them, and held banners demanding respect for women.

Police said Nancy Zaboun’s husband had beaten her Sunday night, according to the Ma’an news agency. But when officers were called to the scene, they only asked him to sign a pledge not to do it again. Continue Reading »

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